problems with routine interpretation

[luka5]

I found this bulking routine:

Monday- Back/Biceps
Deadlifts 4x5-8
Rows 4x5-8
Chinups or Pullups 4x8
Barbell Curls 4x8-12


Wednesday-Chest/Triceps
Bench Press 4x5-8
Incline Bench Press 3x8-12
Dips 3x8
Skullcrushers or Close Grip BP 4x8-12


Friday- Legs/Shoulders
Squats 4x5-8
SLDL or Leg Curl (do this if lower back recovery is issue) 4x8-12
Calf Raises 4x12
Military Press- 4x5-8
Shrugs 4 x 8-12


and i have some troubles with interpreatation of 4x5-8. does it mean i am to do straight sets or pyramiding? when should i add weight to a bar? are these only worksets?

[gmantheman]

There is really no clear cut answer. You could keep the same weight on all sets until you are able to do more than 8 reps, then add weight. Or you could pyramid the weight. Just find what works best for you. I personally like doing straight sets.

[luka5]

so basically i should do straight sets and add weight as long as i stay in mentioned rep range yeah?

so i may do:

200 x 8,7,6,6
205 x 7,7,6,5
205 x 8,8,7,7
210 x 7,6,5,5
210 x 8,7,6,6
215 x 8,8,7,7

etc yeah? as long as i am between 5-8 reps (and adding reps/or weight each workout)

[gmantheman]

That's right just add reps, weight or both.